Gregory Alan Isakov on Bluegrass Underground, "Southern Star"

South Africa native who as a child moved to the U.S. is now a fiercely independent, DIY musician based in Boulder, CO. Influenced by Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen, Isakov strikes that “balance of space and instrumentation,” with lush flourishes-twirling strings, a loping banjo, ghostly pedal steel, solid yet restrained percussion. Precise, poignant and even devastating lyrics encourage a close listen and contemplation.
Taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains, Bluegrass Underground is a musical adventure series showcasing a broad spectrum of music from the heart of the American experience.
Season IX's featured artists include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Amanda Shires, Keb' Mo', Josh Ritter, Lucero, Brothers Osborne, Gregory Alan Isakov, Steve Earle & the Dukes, Lauren Morrow, Glen Hansard, The Devil Makes Three & Mandy Barnett.